It’s hard to believe that 2024 is almost over. With the end of the year comes a busy schedule full of holiday festivities, family time, and more. During this jam-packed time of year, don’t put your oral health at the bottom of your to do list. You dental benefits typically run out at the end of the year if you do not use them up. Your team at Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX, is here today to remind you to schedule your preventive care and additional treatments so you can get the most of your dental benefits before the year ends.
Checkups Keep You Cavity-Free
We recommend that you come in for a checkup twice a year. This visit includes a cleaning and examination that can help protect your pearly whites from cavities, gingivitis, and more. When you come in for your appointment, a skilled hygienist will clean your teeth to remove plaque and prevent decay. Your dentist will then carefully examine your oral cavity and may take X-rays to get a closer look at your smile. If they find any changes to your oral health, they can update your treatment plan with restorations to repair the damage.
Avoid Major Problems With Prompt Restorations
Prompt restorative care can help ensure that minor oral health problems do not become severe. Dental fillings are one of the most common additional treatments that you may need. If you have a cavity, your dentist will recommend that you come in for a filling so the decay can be removed and replaced with a stronger material. This fairly simple treatment can help ensure that your pearly whites are healthy. If decay is left untreated, it could continue to wear away your enamel and enter the pulp of the tooth, which can cause severe toothaches. A root canal may be necessary at this stage to help remove decay and relieve your discomfort.
Know How To Handle Emergencies
While these preventive measures can help protect your smile, there are some problems that cannot always be avoided. It’s important that you know how to handle a dental emergency in case you harm one of your pearly whites this holiday season. Whether you have a long-lasting toothache or have cracked a tooth, call your dentist as soon as possible for an appointment. In the meantime, you can take over-the-counter pain reducers and apply a cold compress if necessary. When you come in for your appointment, your dentist will carefully examine the area and determine how to best restore the area. Remember to seek treatment promptly to protect your oral health.
Plan Your End Of The Year Checkup Today
Don’t put off scheduling your second biannual appointment of 2024. To schedule an appointment with us, call Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX, today at 972-475-2321.